Deep Dive: The Undefeated (2011)
Film Lens
The Undefeated is a political documentary that focuses on Sarah Palin's rise to prominence in American politics. It is structured in three acts, beginning with her tenure as mayor of Wasilla, followed by her half term as governor of Alaska, and concluding with her candidacy for vice president in the 2008 election. The film captures her ascent within the Republican Party and her appeal to the Tea Party movement.
Directed by Stephen K. Bannon, the film includes interviews with Palin's supporters and features audio clips from her book, Going Rogue. Although Palin and her team were not directly involved in the production, they supported Bannon's vision. The documentary was independently financed and released in theaters across several major U.S. cities on July 15, 2011.
Why Watch
- •See Sarah Palin's political rise from Wasilla to national fame.
- •Meet key figures like Andrew Breitbart and Mark Levin.
- •Find out how the Tea Party movement embraced Palin.
Did You Know
•The Undefeated was released on July 15, 2011.
•The film grossed only $24,000 despite being shown in multiple theaters.
•Stephen K. Bannon financed the film with $1 million of his own money.
•The documentary had a one-night screening at the RightOnline convention on June 17.
Perfect For
Sarah Palin supportersPolitical documentary fansTea Party movement enthusiasts